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   CSJ Brochure
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OSIA Creed
OSIA Creed
CSJ Brochure
Lou Gallo,
in a one man show
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CSJ Complaint Directory
CSJ Complaint
Directory

  NEW!!
Our book review page where we review books about Italian heritage and Columbus.
   

2025 NYS OSDIA/CSJ "La Bella Lingua Awards

In January "La Bella Lingua Award" selection process will begin.
Click on the Events Link on the left to see all the details.

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NY State OSDIA Scholarships

2025 Scholarship Application Form is now available for download as a PDF by clicking on the link below.
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD
Please remember to follow the instructions and fill out the Check List form and the forms must be postmarked by March 31 2025
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Welcome to the website of the New York State Commission for Social Justice (CSJ), Order Sons of Italy in America (OSIA).  The NYS CSJ is focused on combating defamation of Italians, Italian Americans and other groups.  Our two primary goals are:

  •    To fight bias, bigotry, and defamation of Italians and Italian Americans as well as other groups.
  •    To promote a positive image of Italians and Americans of Italian descent through our programs, our positive image materials such as posters, pamphlets, bookcovers, bookmarks, etc., and our first video-documentary entitled “Italian American Recipients of the Congressional Medal of Honor,” a TELLY Award Winner.

    Our website contains information pertaining to the NYS CSJ work in fighting bias, and bigotry and in promoting a positive image of Italian Americans.  We invite you to take advantage of the programs within and encourage your participation, comments and suggestions. 

    Remember - if you are a member of OSIA, you are a member of the CSJ!

                 
  • A true tribute to Christopher Columbus, September 2024!
    The Rockland Lodge #2176 in Blauvelt rescued this 100 year old statue of Columbus after it was defaced and tossed onto a lake in Virginia in 2020 by protesters.
    The statue was salvaged, cleaned and transported to the Rockland Lodge #2176 by the lodge and now proudly sits outside their lodge building.

    Setting the Record Straight About Columbus by Rev. Andrew Corrozza, State Chaplain for the Grand Lodge of New York, Order Sons of Italy


    Columbus Day Podcast from DePaul University featuring Louis Gallo Interview

    Columbus, Fact vs Fiction A must read article by OSIA


    A new Two Page Color Brochure telling the truth and real facts about Columbus


    Three letters written June 17 2020 regarding the ongoing Christopher Columbus battle:

        Letter to the Mayor of Philadelphia regarding removal of Columbus statue
        Letter to the Mayor of West Orange regarding teaching the truths and real facts about Columbus
        Letter to the New York State Attorney General regarding making damaging or vandalizing a Columbus statue a hate crime


    Mother Cabrini bookmarks

    Garibaldi Meucci Museum